Cats, like humans, sometimes require antibiotic treatment. And at this moment the owners start having problems - after all, giving the animal an antibiotic is quite problematic. It is worth considering a number of nuances and rules that will help to properly treat a sick animal.
It is necessary
- - Antibiotics;
- - syringes;
- - spoons to crush the tablets.
Instructions
Step 1
Antibiotics in the treatment of cats are used to rid the animal of infections such as various eye problems, bacterial skin diseases, chlamydia, pyometra, lamblia, etc. Taking an antibiotic in this case is a necessary measure so that the animal does not die.
Step 2
When treating your cat with antibiotics, remember that four-legged cats need their own medications. Human beings cannot be given to them. First, the dosages are not appropriate. Secondly, the amount of active substances in antibiotics intended for animals is several times less than in human preparations. Antibacterials for cats are made from different types of mold.
Step 3
Antibiotic treatment is prescribed as a whole course. And it must be observed, because interrupting treatment will lead to new bacterial growth and re-infection. Retreatment may be completely useless.
Step 4
Antibiotics for animals are available in the form of tablets, ampoules or suspensions. There are also local antibacterial drugs that are used only externally, for example, to treat the eyes. The main challenge is how to administer the medication to the cat. After all, the animal has rather sharp teeth and claws. Besides, it cannot be explained to him that it is good. The easiest way is to give the cat a suspension. To do this, you need to draw the required dose into a disposable syringe without a needle. Next, take the animal so that it cannot push off from you with its paws. Experts recommend swaddling your cat. Then open his mouth with your fingers in the corners and point the syringe to his cheek. Squeeze out the medicine in small portions, allowing the cat to swallow it. And so, until you drink the whole syringe.
Step 5
If the antibiotic is in tablets, you can crush them into powder, dilute with water and drink in the same way as the suspension. You don't have to wait for the cat to eat the pill on its own. Although you can try mixing the tablet powder with the food. But there is a risk that the animal simply will not eat its food, and therefore the pill.
Step 6
In case you have ampoules for injections, you will have to become a nurse. Draw the prescribed dose of medication into the syringe, then choose the place where you will put it. Most often, antibiotics are given to cats intramuscularly, which means in the thigh. The main injection rules are sterility, correct dosage. Wipe the injection site with rubbing alcohol. It's no big deal that there will be wool - this way there is less risk of infection. Give the injection quickly but carefully. To prevent the animal from escaping, fix it or call an assistant.
